Guide to Eastern Shiga
Overview of Eastern Shiga
Eastern Shiga is home to Hikone, Higashi-omi, and Omi-Hachiman, where castles and traditional culture thrive.
Hikone City is a castle town that retains its historic charm, allowing visitors to experience local traditions through its streetscape and cultural sites.
Higashi-omi offers a mix of historic temples, traditional industries, and beautiful rural landscapes, providing a glimpse into authentic Shiga life.
Omi-Hachiman is famous for its historic canals, merchant houses, and traditional crafts, a town known for its cultural heritage and timeless atmosphere.
Trip Ideas in Eastern Shiga
Experience Traditional Crafts and the Hikone-jo Castle National Treasure
Visit the Azuchi Castle Ruins and Historic Hachiman Canal
Reveal the Roots of Japan’s Spiritual & Cultural Heritage
Revisit Shiga’s Past and Taste Seasonal Fruit in Yasu
The Mystery of the Vanished Castle… and Shopping!
Your Complete Travel Guide to Lake Biwa, Japan’s Largest Lake
Biwaichi Trip (Cycling around Lake Biwa) – Day 1
OMIHACHIMAN SAGICHO Festival Experience Tour
One of the most famous SAMURAI lord NOBUNAGA ODA.
Ashifuse-no-some
A horse racing ceremony held at a shrine with a long connection to horses.
Okinahajimeshiki
The “Okinahajimeshiki” is a divine service performed at Taga Taisha Shine to greet the gods at the start of the year.
Rare Wood Beads Bijoux
Experience hand-making accessories using precious rare wood beads.
Aikyo-no-Mori
Aikyo-no-Mori (Aikyo Forest) is located amid a natural pine forest that spreads along the Shibukogawa River, a tributary of the Echigawa River.
Omi-Hino Rural Life Experiences
Proactively accepts educational tours, study tours and other groups of visitors.
Guesthouse En
Guesthouse En is located in a small settlement a little distance from the center of Omihachiman, allowing you to enjoy lodging in a real Japanese countryside.
Machiya Inn
Omihachiman is a quiet place of history and tradition, located in the lake-land of Shiga.
Comfort Inn Omi Hachiman
This hotel is located conveniently close to Omi-Hachiman Station and offers a free breakfast to all guests.
Kyukamura Omi-Hachiman
Kyukamura is located amid the rich natural environment of the Biwako Quasi-National Park, and features beautiful cherry blossoms in the spring and popular lake swimming and camping spots in the summer.
Ryotei Ryokan Yasui
A long standing dining hotel with history going back to 1869.
Hikone Castle Resort & Spa
Provides a full range of souvenirs from Shiga, including confections, traditional art and local sake!
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